Once again, the Pirates are playing second fiddle to college football (even though they’re bringing in Lynyrd Skynyrd to sell tickets). Pitt beat Iowa today at Heinz Field, 21-20.

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Don’t panic at Jimmy B’s ERA. He started one game and was knocked around by the Rays, Barthmaier has actually been pretty good in the minor leagues, so it’s nice we get a look at him here. He’s a former product of Houston’s system, so that’d be cool if he silences their playoff hopes.